Description

1797 V-2, LM-1 Half Dime, XF4515 Stars Obverse

1797 H10C 15 Stars XF45 NGC. V-2, LM-1, R.3. Most students
of the early half dimes believe that the 1797 coins with 15 obverse
stars were the first half dimes mintage in that year. The 16 stars
coins were next, and the 13 stars pieces were last, after Mint
officials realized they could no longer add more stars for each
state. This pleasing light gray example has modest wear, with minor
surface marks on each side, as expected for the grade. Minimal dark
verdigris adheres to the obverse and reverse surfaces.(Registry
values: P6) (NGC ID# 22ZZ, PCGS# 4258)